The Manuscript Society

About The Manuscript Society

The oldest society of autograph and manuscript collectors in the United States today, The Manuscript Society has become an international organization with members in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. While collectors formed the heart of the organization in 1948, its membership today includes archivists, manuscript curators, librarians, and prominent manuscript dealers and auction houses. That expanded focus led the organization to change its name from the National Society of Autograph Collectors to The Manuscript Society in 1953. The shift also recognized that its members are serious manuscript collectors–not just autograph seekers.

Introduction to Appraisals

by Kevin Segall, ISA Appraisals are done for many reasons including determining values for insurance, donations, and estate taxes. Helpful questions to ask a potential appraiser: What is your education, professional designation(s) and how did you qualify for that designation? Do you have a CV (curriculum vitae) or résumé that [...]

2016-07-28T19:14:00-04:00June 13, 2016|Collectors Corner|

Digest – June 2016

Manuscript Digest – June 2016 – This complimentary e-digest, launched in 2012, covers significant acquisitions and sales, manuscripts lost and found, rare books and ephemera, document conservation, replevin activity, and more. […]

2016-06-07T16:56:09-04:00June 7, 2016|MS Digest|

Digest – May 2016

Manuscript Digest – May 2016 – This complimentary e-digest, launched in 2012, covers significant acquisitions and sales, manuscripts lost and found, rare books and ephemera, document conservation, replevin activity, and more. […]

2016-07-08T08:18:02-04:00May 3, 2016|MS Digest|

Digest – April 2016

Manuscript Digest – April 2016 – This complimentary e-digest, launched in 2012, covers significant acquisitions and sales, manuscripts lost and found, rare books and ephemera, document conservation, replevin activity, and more. […]

2016-04-05T22:38:32-04:00April 5, 2016|MS Digest|

Digest – March 2016

Manuscript Digest – March 2016 – This complimentary e-digest, launched in 2012, covers significant acquisitions and sales, manuscripts lost and found, rare books and ephemera, document conservation, replevin activity, and more. […]

2016-07-08T08:21:16-04:00March 1, 2016|MS Digest|
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